Ronald I. Chumbley
Dec 23, 2014
Ronald I. Chumbley, 79, passed away December 23, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Irwin and Ellen (Tyner) Chumbley and was veteran of the US Army. Ronald retired from the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills with 43 years of service and was an active member of the MAPS Air Museum for over 14 years, where he...
Sandra K. (Rafferty) Barclay
Dec 21, 2014
Sandra Kay Alexander-Barclay (nee Rafferty) went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by sisters, Donna (David) Sipos, Mary Demrovsky; brother, Arza James (Ida) Rafferty; children, Janet (John) Izworski, M. Keith (Bonnie) Alexander, Donald (Susan) Alexander, Darla Caruso, Carole Sue Alexander, and Karen Alexander; 16 grandchildren; 19...
Donna Jean (Starkey) Nitz
Dec 20, 2014
Donna Jean (Starkey) Nitz, 75, left this earthly life from her home in Akron, OH on Saturday, December 20, 2014 to go to her eternal home in Heaven. She was born in Eckhart, MD to the late Albert and Mildred (Myers) Starkey, and was a Buchtel High School graduate. Donna retired from Haven of Rest Ministries in 2005 after 22...
Dorothy A. (Gruyer) Barrett
Dec 19, 2014
Dottie, 92, in the spirit in which she lived, passed away December 19, 2014. Born in Akron on March 19, 1922, Dottie lived her entire life in the Akron area. She wore many career hats during her life; and lived up to her nickname of “social organizer”. Until the end she lived life to the fullest. At 16, she was...
Bret A. Spitaleri
Dec 19, 2014
Bret A. Spitaleri, 55, passed away December 19, 2014. Bret graduated from Springfield High School, where he was a state wrestling champion in the 1970’s, and was especially proud to be a member of The Art of Karate of Barberton, Oh. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; sons, Donald (Mary) Saddler, Michael (Phillip Cotton) Saddler, and Douglas (Theresa) Harden;...
Gorman Neil Lees
Dec 13, 2014
Gorman N. Lees, 80, passed away December 13, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Russell and Elsie (Mansfield) Lees, was a South High School grad and attended Hammel Business College. Gorman was a renowned artist, known for his beautiful portraits, as well as a talented photographer, especially his pictures of classic cars. Preceded in death by his...
Gerald "Jr" F. Emerick Jr.
Dec 9, 2014
Gerald F. “J.R.” Emerick Jr., 55, passed away December 9, 2014. He was born in Uniontown, PA and was a lifelong Akron resident where he worked as a mason for over 25 years. J.R. was a member of the Liedertafel Club in Barberton, where his incredible voice made him a renowned karaoke singer, as well as an avid fisherman and...
Patricia M. (Lucas) Bray
Dec 1, 2014
Patricia M. Bray, 91, passed away December 1, 2014. She was born in Cleveland to the late Harry and Marie (Ivory) Lucas and lived most of her life in the Akron area, as well as 8 years in South Carolina. She worked for many years as a nurse at the offices of Dr. Antonucci and Dr. Platt and was a...
William C. Caughron Jr.
Nov 27, 2014
William C. Caughron Jr., 87, passed away November 27, 2014. He was born in Sweetwater, TN to the late William and Lela (Denton) and was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, James and Ernest and sisters, Edith and Mildred. He is survived by numerous nieces,...
Helen I. (Marks) Merold
Nov 26, 2014
Helen I. Merold, 83, passed away November 26, 2014. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and was a retired Akron Public Schools teacher. Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years, John “Buzz”; children, John and Cindy; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 30,...
Denise L. (Hine) Boyer
Nov 23, 2014
Denise L. Boyer, 63, passed away November 23, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Jean (Hupfer) Hine and was a Green High School graduate. Denise was an LPN for over 30 years and worked at Akron Children’s Hospital. She later worked as a teacher after earning a degree in elementary education from the University of...
Sherman Richard "Dick" Rex
Nov 22, 2014
Sherman Richard “Dick” Rex, 76, passed away November 22, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Carl and Marguerite (Bailey) Rex and was a veteran of the United States Navy. As part of a military family, Dick lived in many places throughout the country, including Compton, CA where he was a member of the Teamsters Local 572. He...
Carla (Moro) Sarvabui
Nov 16, 2014
Carla Moro Sarvabui went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at her residence in Ridley Park, PA, at the age of 83. She was joyfully greeted by her Savior, and celebrated a grand reunion with her parents, her husband of 34 years, her unborn children, and family and friends. Carla was born in Milan,...
Susan Jane (Anders) Freed
Nov 16, 2014
Susan Jane Freed, 63, passed away November 16, 2014. She was born in Barberton, OH to the late Thomas and Cleo (Badunas) Anders, was a 1969 Barberton High School graduate and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Susan was the manager of the downtown Akron First National News card shop for many years and also worked at the...
Eileen T. (Tocoian) Barker
Nov 15, 2014
Eileen T. Barker, 92, passed away November 15, 2014. She was born in New Philadelphia, OH to the late Joseph and Verna (Hemminger) Tocoian and was an Akron resident since 1943. She worked at ENT Associates and was a member of AARP. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; daughter, Paulette; granddaughter, Lily; sister, Betty; and son-in-law, Robert...
Elverna M. (Miner) Murray
Nov 7, 2014
Elverna M. Murray, 99, passed away November 7, 2014. She was born in Sherrard, WV to the late Challen and Linnie (Rutan) Miner, was an Akron resident for 65 years and was a member of the Tallmadge Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, whom she was married to for 63 years and was the love of...
Edward R. Bee
Oct 12, 2014
Edward R. “Eddie” Bee, 78, passed away October 12, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Ordell and Anna (Coward) and was a lifelong resident where everyone seemed to know him and he knew them, even if he couldn’t always remember a name. Despite never having any children or grandchildren, he always referred to himself as “Grandpa”. Eddie...
Georgia D. (O'Brien) Zurz
Oct 3, 2014
Georgia D. Zurz, 83, passed away October 3, 2014. She was born in Carey, OH to the late Kenneth and Irene (Dible) O’Brien, was a Carey High School graduate and attended Ohio Northern University. Georgia was a 2nd grade teacher for the Cory-Rawson Public Schools and was an avid golfer. She was a member of Prestwick Country Club and a...
Josephine M. (Barnes) Allen
Oct 1, 2014
Josephine “Jo” M. Allen, 90, passed away October 1, 2014. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Scott and Maude (Davies) Barnes and was an Akron resident for most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, James, she is survived by her children, Garry (Linda) Allen and Janice Fyffe; grandson, James Fyffe; and sister-in-law, Mary Reese....
Evelyn M. (Wingfield) Bell
Oct 1, 2014
Evelyn M. Prather Bell, 98, went to be with her Savior on October 1, 2014. She was born in Madison Heights, Virginia to the late George and Elena (Blanks) Wingfield, worked at Quaker Oats and retired from St. Joseph Hospital with 23 years of service. She was a member of the World Missionary Society and the First Church of the...
